- Capacity: 50-250
- Suitable for: conferences, dinners, meetings, receptions, training
- Offers Charity Rates
Address
Donnington Grove, Grove Road, West Berks, RG14 2LA
Donnington Grove
Donnington Grove, Grove Road, West Berks, RG14 2LA
Donnington Grove, a three star country-house hotel in Newbury, is situated in 500 acres of beautiful grounds that include an 18 hole championship golf course. It is a fascinating destination with more than a whiff of English decadence. Built in "Strawberry Hill Gothic" style, this 260 year old, charming building has a unique heritage. Bygone days have seen illustrious and eccentric inhabitants such as British Historian James Petit Andrews, Georgian trend setter Beau Brummell and 1920's femme fatale Daisy Fellowes. Indeed, of all Berkshire hotels, you will struggle to find another with a more curious and intriguing history.
Location
How to find us
If you are driving, put RG14 1UJ into the SatNav.
By Car
Donnington is just over 2 miles from Newbury, 20 miles from Reading, 18 miles from Basingstoke, 25 miles from Swindon, 28 miles from Oxford and 60 miles from central London. We’re within easy reach of the M4, M5 and the A34.
Note: Although our postal address is Donnington Grove , Grove Road, Newbury, Berks RG14 2LA – put RG14 1UJ into your SatNav.
Or use our What 3 Words reference: https://w3w.co/tilt.allows.usual
By Helicopter
Donnington has its own helicopter landing pad, sited between the lake and the hotel. It’s a fast, convenient option – especially for those heading to Newbury Racecourse, which is under 4 miles away.
Rooms
Avon Room
An elegant conference room with an original 18th century fire place, mirrored period inset features and French doors opening onto the grounds. It’s perfect for boardroom-style meetings and intimate family dinners.
Accommodates up to 16 people
(£200.00 – £350.00)
Cloudy Room
A room with real WOW factor. High, beautiful painted ceilings, an open fire place and three huge windows overlooking the grounds make the Cloudy Room supremely stylish. It accommodates 30 delegates seated and up to 50 for drinks. Licensed for wedding ceremonies, it’s also ideal for dinners
Accommodates up to 24 boardroom, 32 cabaret, 40 lunch/dinner
(£350.00 – £550.00)
Kennet Room
Original fireplace, high ceilings, optional dance floor and a door leading on to a patio make Kennet perfect for weddings and social gatherings. It’s also ideal for conferences and larger business meetings. Kennet leads directly into the Marquee and into the Cloudy Room, creating a suite of rooms that work well for social and corporate events.
Accommodates up to 30 boardroom, 40 cabaret, 50 lunch/dinner
(£500.00 – £800.00)
Marquee
Large weddings, dinner dances, big business functions – the Marquee fits the bill for all. With its connection into Kennet and powerful heating, the Marquee is a welcoming, cosy, flexible space.
Accommodates up to 40 boardroom, 80 cabaret, 120 lunch/dinner
(£800.00 – £1000.00)
Price
Room hire from £300.00 up to £1500.00
Accessibility
All meeting and event rooms have accessible access for disabled users.
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